by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 29, 2025 | Child Development, Communication, Counseling, Family Therapy, Marriage, Psychological Development, Psychotherapy, Relationships
Blended families—also known as stepfamilies—are becoming increasingly common in modern society. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 16% of children in the United States live in a blended family, a figure that continues to rise with the frequency of...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 16, 2025 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Psychotherapy
More American adults with psychiatric problems have been seeking talk therapy in recent years, according to a number of recently published studies. One such study, in the American Journal of Psychiatry, reported that the number of people using only psychiatric...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Counseling, Family Therapy, Psychotherapy
Therapy is a structured and dynamic process that unfolds over time. While the first session often focuses on intake and establishing rapport, the real therapeutic work begins in the subsequent, ongoing sessions. These sessions are where healing, insight, and personal...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Communication, Counseling, Emotions, Psychotherapy
The decision to seek therapy is a significant and often courageous step toward improved mental health. Whether driven by anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or a desire for personal growth, attending your first therapy session marks the beginning of a journey...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Family Therapy, Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, often referred to as talk therapy, is a widely recognized and empirically supported method for addressing a variety of mental health concerns. As mental health becomes increasingly prioritized in global health discourse, more individuals seek...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Anxiety, Psychotherapy
Anxiety disorders represent one of the most prevalent mental health challenges globally, affecting an estimated 301 million people worldwide in 2019 (World Health Organization [WHO], 2021). In the United States alone, anxiety disorders impact approximately 19.1% of...
